Neighbors with Benefits alum has pets impounded after sex crimes arrest
Ohio local police seized neighbor with benefits alum Tony McCallisterHis pets in light of his recent arrests for child and animal sex crimes.
Warren County Sheriff Barry Riley told TMZ on Saturday, December 27, that McCollister’s pets were confiscated during the police investigation and were “being well taken care of.”
McCollister, 43, was arraigned Thursday, Dec. 25, on charges of disseminating obscene material involving a minor and engaging in sexual conduct with an animal, Cincinnati’s WLWT media reported.
McCollister allegedly uploaded child sexual abuse material to a Google account and engaged in sexual activity with two dogs, according to court documents obtained by the outlet.
McCollister was released on $250,000 bail Thursday and ordered to have no contact with any children or pets. His next court hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, December 30.
Tony and his then-wife, Diana McCallisterwho previously starred in the A&E show Neighbors have benefits. The documentary series, which followed their swinger lifestyle, was canceled in 2015 after two episodes due to backlash from viewers.
“We do this for a reason. We want our stories to be told,” Diana, who shares three children with Tony, told Cincinnati’s Fox affiliate in May 2015 about joining the reality show. “That’s the way we swing. We just want to show one side of ourselves because we do feel like we’re happy. We have a good life. We want to show another side. We’re still human beings and leave behind all the negative images that people think of when they swing the golf club.”
She continued at the time, “There are definitely ups and downs. Definitely more difficult times. Arguments and disagreements. It brings passion to your marriage. There are no boundaries. We don’t know what we’re going to do tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow, or the day after that.”
Tony and Diana McCallister.
Provided by A&E/YouTubeIn an interview with a local newspaper, Tony reiterated that they were “happy” with their marriage after adopting a swinging lifestyle.
“For us to define marriage in our own way is not going to hurt your marriage. It’s not going to devalue your marriage. It’s not going to have any impact on your marriage,” he explained at the time. “Be happy with your marriage. We are happy with our marriage. This lifestyle is not for everyone.”
Tony adds, “You’re not going to force your spouse to do this and have things end well. There’s a lot of negative things that can come out of that, but if you communicate openly and honestly in an open and honest way, it can be a very positive thing.”
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in the pilot episode neighbor with benefitsTony further emphasized that their lifestyle is not for every couple.
“What we do is not for everyone, and I agree with that,” Tony said in a video discussing his marital arrangement with a friend. “The relationship wasn’t working and the divorce rate was high. I think it’s always hard to explain when it comes to our children [because] I don’t necessarily want them to get this. “
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know has experienced child abuse, please call or text the Children’s Helpline: 1-800-422-4453.
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